Medtech Groups Lose Challenge to Digital Piracy Rule in Device Repair Case
A lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing third-party access to copyrighted software for equipment diagnosis and repairs has been dismissed.
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New Wheelchair Repair Report Deems Right to Repair Legislation ‘Essential’
A report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund found the constrained market for wheelchair service and repair in the U.S. makes long delays common.
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Wheelchair Right to Repair Passes Colorado House
The bill concerns having wheelchair manufacturers provide other persons with the resources needed to repair powered wheelchairs.
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Medtech Groups Lose Challenge to Digital Piracy Rule in Device Repair Case
A lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing third-party access to copyrighted software for equipment diagnosis and repairs has been dismissed.
Hospitals Call on Illinois Legislature to Pass Right to Repair
A diverse coalition of hospitals, consumers, small businesses, and farmers urged an Illinois House committee to pass “Right to Repair” legislation.
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Did Apple Really Embrace Right-to-Repair?
There are still many unanswered questions regarding Apple’s recent announcement that it would soon be offering a self-service repair program for the iPhone.
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Why Apple Changed Its Mind on Right to Repair
Apple’s recently announced self service repair program comes as it navigates governmental pressures and scrutiny from Right-to-Repair campaigns.
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Apple to Sell Spare Parts to Consumers to Repair iPhones, Macs
In a landmark move—and one applauded by Right to Repair advocates—Apple Inc. announced on Wednesday, November 17, that it would begin selling spare parts and tools to consumers so they could perform their own repairs.
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Right to Repair Movements Nets Major Win
In late October, the U.S. Copyright Office issued new exemptions to Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that relate to the repair of digital devices, including medical equipment. Here, 24×7 chief editor Keri Forsythe-Stephens shares why this is noteworthy and which organization is opposing this move.
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MITA Slams U.S. Copyright Office Recommendation as ‘Undermining Medical Device Safety’
In comments submitted to the Copyright Office, MITA argues that allowing unregulated ISOs to access the technology that operates medical imaging devices would create safety and security risks for patients.
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The U.S. Copyright Office Just Struck a Blow Supporting the Right to Repair
This week, the U.S. Copyright Office submitted new exemptions to Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that relate to the repair of digital devices, including medical equipment.
